For The Love of The Scheme (Read 18,611 times)

[danniebear87]

Thanks for reading. Sorry it's been so long since the last chapter. Just finished this one last night and already started working on the next one which is almost done. Hope to post it on Monday if not today. Just wondering, what is or are your favorite stories so far and want to read more of? And what is your least favorite story or stories?

[gapeach]

I am loving all the stories! Can't wait to see what happens next!!

[fluffysmom]

I want more Philip and Chloe and more Nicole/Brady/EJ. Thanks for the update danniebear87.

[rahma2701]

Aug 23, 2014 19:50:05 GMT -5 Kpatch said:

I like seeing Philip stick up for Nicole. I am waiting for him and Chloe to admit their feelings for each other. They are dancing around it.

Me too I adore Phole SO much their friendship stood out to me from the beginning and it just got better and better. My ALL time favorite Phole moment/scenes ~>~>~> danniebear87

[danniebear87]

BACK TO SALEM

CAST:
Nadia Bjorlin as Chloe Lane
Molly Burnett as Melanie Layton
Jason Cook as Shawn Brady
Farah Fath as Mimi Lockhart
Mark Hapka as Dr. Nathan Horton
Jay Johnson as Phillip Kiriakis
Peggy McCay as Caroline Brady
Kirsten Storms as Belle Brady
Eric Winter as Dr. Rex Brady

Rex and Mimi, with a sleeping Tyler in her arms, walk up to the Pub. Before going in, Mimi looks through the window. Rex notices.

Rex
"What are you doing?"

Mimi
"Making sure no one we know is inside especially Phillip. I'm not ready to explain how I ended up with our son."

Rex
"Well?"

Mimi stops looking and walks towards him.

Mimi
"Well what?"

Rex
"Is there anyone there?"

Mimi
"No. It's pretty empty actually."

Rex
"So we can go in now?"

Mimi
"Yes."

Rex and Mimi walk in with Tyler. They get to the counter as Caroline is coming out.

Caroline
"Rex, oh my goodness. I'm so happy you're home finally."

She walks over and they hug. She notices Mimi and Tyler.

Caroline
"Mimi, nice to see you as well and who is this?"

Rex
"This is the son we adopted."

Caroline
"Oh you didn't mention that before."

Rex
"Is that a problem?"

Caroline
"Heavens no. Having another great grandchild is awesome. The more the merrier. So does this mean you two are getting married?"

Rex
"Yes we are."

Caroline smiles.

Caroline
"I'm so happy for you two. I really am."

Mimi
"Thank you Caroline."

Caroline
"Well your room is all ready. I need to go check on the pie."

Rex
"Thanks Grandma."

Caroline
"You're welcome."

Caroline walks back into the kitchen.

Rex
"Why don't you go up and put Tyler down while I get the rest of the stuff out of the car?"

Mimi
"Ok. I will."

Rex and Mimi give each other a quick kiss before heading upstairs with Tyler. Rex watches them go upstairs till he couldn't see them anymore then turns around and bumps in Chloe.

Rex & Chloe
"Oh sorry."

They pause.

Chloe
"Rex, oh my gosh. Hey."

Rex
"Hey."

They hug.

Chloe
"It's been forever. How are you?"

Rex
"Yeah it has been. I'm great. How about you? Mimi told me that you're pregnant."

Chloe
"Mimi? You two are talking again?"

Rex
"Yeah, but uh we're doing more than just talking."

Chloe
"Are you two back together?"

Rex
"Yes. Yes we are."

Chloe
"That's great. I'm happy for you two really."

Rex
"Thank you. That's 2 for 2."

Chloe
"I wasn't the first to know? I'm hurt."

Chloe jokes. Rex giggles.

Rex
"We just got finished talking with my Grandma."

Chloe
"So how long are you guys staying in Salem?"

Rex
"Indefinitely."

Chloe
"That's awesome news. I know Belle will be excited. Me as well as others I'm sure."

Rex
"We're excited to reconnect with everyone again."

Chloe
"That's good. I'm glad."

Rex
"Thanks. Well I'm going to get the rest of our stuff so maybe we can meet up later?"

Chloe
"Oh yes. There's a hospital benefit tomorrow night. I'm going to singing. You guys should come out."

Rex
"You're still singing?"

Chloe
"I haven't in awhile, but Phillip set it up so I had to agree so he would get off my back."

Rex
"I see nothing has changed about Phillip."

They laugh.

Chloe
"Well, see you later."

Rex
"See ya."

Chloe leaves. Upstairs, Mimi walks out her room and closes the door. Belle walks up behind her.

Belle
"Mimi?"

Mimi turns around and smiles.

Mimi
"Hey Belle."

Belle
"I'm so glad you're back in town."

Belle holds out her arms for a hug. Mimi smiles and hugs her.

Mimi
"I'm glad too."

They stop hugging each other.

Belle
"Please tell me you're going to be staying longer this time."

Mimi
"Yes. Yes we will be."

Belle
"We? Who's we?"

Mimi
"Rex and I."

Belle
"Oh my gosh. You two are back together?"

Mimi
"Yeah."

Belle looks at Mimi's left hand and notices her ring. She grabs her hand.

Belle
"Not just dating. You two are engaged."

Mimi smiles.

Mimi
"Yep we are."

Belle
"I'm so happy for you guys. After everything. Being able to work everything out."

Mimi
"It wasn't easy but it just happened and I know this time I'm not going to make the same mistakes again."

Belle
"Good. Now that you're in town you can help stubborn Phillip and Chloe get back together."

Mimi
"Definitely. I need to get back to moving our stuff in so...”

Belle moves closer to the door.

Belle
"Let me help."

Mimi stops her by blocking the door.

Mimi
"No"

Belle looks confused. Downstairs, Rex brings in a couple of bags and puts them by the stairs just as Shawn walks in. Rex turns around to go back outside when they notice each other.

Shawn
"Rex?"

Rex
"Shawn?"

Shawn
"Long time no see cuz."

They give each other high fives.

Rex
"Yes it has been."

Shawn
"When did you get in town?"

Rex
"Just a little while ago. I'm going to be staying here till I find a place."

Shawn
"So that means you'll be around for awhile."

Rex
"For good. I don't want to leave Salem again."

Shawn
"Neither do Belle and me so this is awesome. It'll be like old times."

Rex
"I don't know about that, but hopefully we get back to that."

Shawn
"Why couldn't we get back to the way we used to be? If you and Mimi have worked out everything."

Rex
"We have."

Shawn
"Then what else is there to worry about?"

Rex thinks for a moment.

Rex
"Nothing I can think of."

Shawn
"Alright then. So do you need any help?"

Rex
"No I'm good."

Shawn
"Are you sure? I'm on break. I can help with a few bags."

Rex
"Yeah I'm sure. But you can help us move into our permanent place when we find one."

Shawn
"Alright. You hold me to that."

Rex
"Will do."

Shawn
"It's great seeing you again."

Rex
"Likewise."

Rex heads outside as Shawn walks towards the counter. Nathan walks out. He seems distracted. Shawn notices.

Shawn
"Hey Nathan, are you alright?"

Nathan flashes back to what Stephanie said to him.

Stephanie
“So you’re going to go to Melanie and break things off with her or my Uncle Bo gets this tape plus all the other evidence that Eddie has on you in his safe deposit box. Not only would you 2 go to jail, but still will have to deal with the DiMeras.”

Nathan stares madly at Stephanie.

Stephanie
“Paybacks are a bitch, aren’t they Nathan?”

Nathan
“Yeah, I’m looking right at one.”

Stephanie puts her hands on her chest.

Stephanie
“Wow that really hurt my feelings.”

She drops them then points to the door.

Stephanie
“The choice is yours. Now get out.”

She drops them then points to the door.

Stephanie
“The choice is yours. Now get out.”

Nathan comes back as Shawn is waving his hand in his face.

Shawn
"Earth to Nathan."

Nathan
"Oh hey Shawn."

Shawn
"Are you okay? Where were you just now?"

Nathan
"Thinking about something that I need to take care of."

Shawn
"Anything I can help you with?"

Nathan
"No, I'm good. But can I get you anything?"

Shawn
"Sure a coffee."

Nathan
"Coming right up."

Nathan gets Shawn a coffee. Shawn seems suspicious of Nathan.

Nathan hands Shawn his coffee. Shawn gives him the money.

Shawn
"Thanks man."

Shawn starts to walk away, but stops and turns around.

Shawn
"If you need any help with anything, just let me know. We're family after all."

Nathan
"I'll keep that in mind. Thanks."

Shawn
"You're welcome."

Shawn turns back around and walks out the door.

Nathan
"There's something I have to do, but I really don't want to. How did my life get so messed up?"

Nathan takes a deep breath and starts to clean off the bar. Rex comes back in with some more bags then heads upstairs. Back upstairs, Belle is confused as to why Mimi doesn't want her help.

Belle
"Why are you blocking the door?"

Mimi pauses.

Belle
"What's wrong?"

Mimi
"Oh it's just...it's a mess in there and I don't want you to fall or anything."

Belle giggles.

Belle
"It's fine. I'll be careful. I promise."

Belle moves closer to the door again. Mimi doesn't move.

Belle
"Mimi, it's like you're hiding something from me."

Rex walks up.

Rex
"Hey, what's going on?"

Belle and Mimi look over at Rex. Belle smiles.

Belle
"Rex!"

She hugs him causing him to drops some bags.

Belle
"Whoops. Sorry."

Rex
"It's cool."

Belle
"I'm so happy you two are back together."

Mimi walks over.

Rex
"So am I."

Rex says as he puts his arm around her. Belle puts her together close to her mouth.

Belle
"Aww...this is so cute. I love it."

Rex and Mimi smile.

Belle
"Don't ever break up again. Okay?"

Mimi
"We promise."

Rex and Mimi kiss.

Belle
"Good."

Belle's phone rings. She looks at the id.

Belle
"It's the hospital."

Belle answers.

Belle
"Hello? Yes. I'll be right there."

Belle hangs up.

Mimi
"Is everything ok? Are you sick?"

Belle
"Oh no. I work there. I'm a nurse."

Mimi
"Wow really? Me too."

Belle
"Shut up! YAY! Now we will have more time to catch up. See you guys later."

Mimi
"See ya."

Belle heads to the hospital. Mimi waits for Belle to leave then confronts Rex.

Mimi
"Belle was trying to go into the room."

Rex
"Why?"

Mimi
"To help move stuff."

Rex
"Well Mimi, we can't keep this a secret forever or even much longer."

Mimi
"I know. I just want to talk to Phillip first."

Rex
"Well then I think it's time you go talk to him."

Mimi
"I guess you're right. I need to do this now before he finds out another way."

At the hospital, Melanie is trying to carry some files when she trips and falls scattering the files all over the floor. Phillip bends over and helps her. She looks over at him.

Melanie
"Thank you."

Phillip helps Melanie up with all the files.

Phillip
"You're welcome."

Phillip has a folder with their divorce papers in his hands. Melanie puts the files on the desk then turns around to see the folder.

Melanie
"What's that?"

Phillip
"Our divorce papers."

Melanie
"Oh."

Phillip
"Yeah."

[Kpatch]

I miss Shawn and Belle.

Mimi really needs to talk to Philip. She can't keep Tyler under wraps much longer.

Thanks for the update danniebear87.

[rahma2701]

I love this, I miss 'em all

[danniebear87]

ITS SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE

CAST:

Molly Burnett as Melanie Layton
Farah Fath as Mimi Lockhart
Mark Hapka as Dr. Nathan Horton
Lindsay Hartley as Arianna Hernandez-Black
Jay Johnson as Phillip Kiriakis
Renee Jonas as Dr. Lexie Carver
Eric Martsolf as Brady Black
James Scott as EJ DiMera
Ty Treadway as Dr. Jason Walters
Aloma White as Maxine Landis
Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker

Phillip and Melanie walk into an empty exam room and close the door.

Phillip
"All you have to do is sign and our marriage is over."

Melanie
"Wow. Ok. Hand it over me."

Phillip opened the folder and pulled out the divorce papers and hands them to Melanie. She takes them from him. She looks at them for a brief second then takes a pen out of her pocket of her scrubs and signs her name in the right places. Phillip watches. After signing them she puts her pen away and hands the papers back to him. Phillip looks at them for a brief second and puts them back into the folder.

Phillip
"I will get these to Justin so he can file them today."

Melanie
"Good. I'm glad."

Phillip
"Me too. Then you can be with Nathan."

Melanie
"And you can be with Chloe."

Phillip pauses.

Melanie
"I hope you two have a happy life with your baby."

Phillip
"And I hope Nathan makes you happy."

Melanie
"He does. More than..."

Phillip
"...me?"

Melanie
"We both know this was a big mistake."

Phillip
"Yeah it was, but now we made it right."

Melanie
"Yeah."

Phillip
"Well I'm gonna get going."

Phillip pauses.

Phillip
"Goodbye Melanie."

Phillip starts to walk away.

Melanie
"Bye."

She says as Phillip walks out the door. Tears form in her eyes as she let out a slight cry.

Arianna walks into the Pub as Mimi is walking downstairs with Tyler.

Mimi
"Ok Tyler, we need to go see the doctor."

Tyler
"I don't want to."

Mimi
"I know it sucks but sometimes we have to do things we don't like to."

Arianna walks up to them.

Arianna
"Like work."

Mimi giggles.

Mimi
"Oh yes."

Arianna
"Be lucky you're not at that stage of life."

Mimi
"Yes. The doctor's is nothing."

Tyler
"Ok I'll go."

Arianna
"Good."

Mimi
"Yay so no more fussing?"

Tyler
"Yeah no more fusing."

Arianna and Mimi laugh.

Mimi
"Alright let’s go."

Mimi looks at Arianna.

Mimi
"Thank you."

Arianna
"Anytime.

Arianna smiles as Mimi and Tyler walk out the Pub. She walks up to the counter as Nathan walks up.

Nathan
"Hey Ari."

Arianna
"Hey, why are you behind the counter?"

Nathan
"It's a long story, but I have to get going. I have something to take care of."

Arianna
"Ok"

Nathan takes off his apron, puts it on the counter, and leaves. Arianna seems confused.

At the hospital, Melanie wiped her tears as Lexie walks past her and up to the elevator just as Mimi and Tyler are getting off.

Lexie
"Hey guys."

Mimi
"Hey Lexie."

Lexie kneels down to Tyler's level.

Lexie
"And this must be Tyler."

Tyler
"Yep that's me."

Mimi and Lexie laugh.

Mimi
"Alright let's go with Lexie and get our check up, ok?"

Tyler
"Okay."

Lexie
"Alright, let's go."

Melanie watches as Mimi and Tyler follow Lexie to an exam room as Nathan comes off the elevator. He spots Melanie

Nathan
"Melanie."

Melanie looks over at him then rushes to him with a big smile on her face and gives him a big hug.

Melanie
"I'm so happy to see you. I have some great news."

Nathan pulls away. Melanie looks confused.

Melanie
"What's wrong?"

Nathan
"We need to talk."

Melanie
"Ok? What about?"

Nathan
"You first."

Melanie
"Ok. Phillip and I signed our divorce papers. I'm officially a single lady. Now we can date."

Nathan starts to tear up.

Melanie
"What's wrong Nathan? Did something happen?"

Nathan
"I can't do this anymore."

Melanie
"Do what?"

She says as she starts to tear up. Melanie tries to touch Nathan's hands, but he steps back away from her.

Nathan
"It's nothing you did. I have to go. I'll see you at home."

Nathan walks away. Melanie follows, but is stopped when Maxine walks up.

Maxine
"Where do you think you're going Melanie?"

Melanie turns around.

Melanie
"I need to talk to Nathan."

Maxine
"You can deal with lover boy later. Right now you need to finish filing those files or you're never leaving here on time."

Melanie
"Yes ma'am."

Melanie walks back over to the desk and starts working on the files again, but finds it hard to concentrate.

Melanie
"Why are you doing this Nathan?"

At the Pub, Arianna is cleaning the counters when Brady walks in and up to the counter. Arianna doesn't notice him.

Brady
"I have to say. The Pub has the hottest waitresses."

Arianna looks up and smiles.

Arianna
"We also have the hottest customers."

Brady
"Oh really?"

Arianna
"Yes really."

Brady leans over the counter and for a kiss. Nicole interrupts.

Nicole
"Eww. Get a room."

Brady and Arianna look at her.

Arianna
"Why don't you find a new place to terrorize?"

Nicole
"Delightful as always Arianna."

Arianna smirks.

Brady
"Ok that's enough you two. How are you and the baby?"

Nicole smiles.

Nicole
"We're doing great. I have an appointment in a few minutes. I get to see the baby today. Would you want to come?"

Before Brady could answer, EJ walks over.

EJ
"I didn't know you had an appointment today."

Nicole
"Where the hell did you come from?"

Nicole asks as she turns around.

EJ
"Outside? How else does one enter this fine establishment?"

EJ smirks.

Nicole
"Your sarcasm is getting so much better."

EJ
"Thank you."

Nicole
"Now back to what I was asking before I was so rudely interrupted."

Nicole says as she turns back around to face Brady.

Nicole
"Would you want to go with me to my appointment?"

Brady and EJ both say "Yes"

EJ
"Yes I would love to see the first glimpse at our baby."

Brady
"We don't know who the father is yet EJ."

EJ
"It obvious that this baby is a DiMera."

EJ says as he touches Nicole belly. Nicole slaps his hand away.

Brady
"It could be a Black also."

EJ
"But that would ruin your perfect little home you have with Arianna here."

Brady
"If the baby is mine, I will take care of him or her and love him or her. And Arianna and I will be fine. And that's none of your business."

Nicole smiles.

EJ
"Very well. Come on now Nicole, let's go to the hospital."

Brady watches as EJ puts his arm around Nicole. Nicole slaps it away as they walk out the door.

Arianna
"So are you going to the appointment too?"

Brady looks at Arianna.

Brady
"Yeah. I want to."

Arianna
"Then go."

Brady
"I'll see you later."

Brady walks out of The Pub. Arianna seems disappointed. Back at the hospital, Lexie is finished checking Tyler out.

Lexie
"All done."

Mimi
"See, that was painless Tyler."

Tyler
"Yep."

Lexie hands him a lollipop.

Lexie
"Here you go for being such a good boy."

Tyler smiles.

Tyler
"Thank you."

Tyler takes the lollipop from Lexie and wastes no time opening it and sticking it in his mouth. Lexie pulls Mimi to the side.

Lexie
"Tyler seems to be doing just find. The diet you have him on is excellent."

Mimi
"I'm so glad. Thank you for everything Lexie."

Lexie
"You're welcome. I'm guess you didn't run into Phillip on your way in."

Mimi
"Phillip was here?"

Lexie
"Yeah he brought his wife or ex wife their divorce papers and he's a member of the board. They're having a hospital benefit tomorrow night."

Mimi
"Yeah I heard about that."

Lexie
"So when are you going to tell Phillip?"

Mimi
"Tonight."

Lexie
"Good. The sooner the better."

Mimi
"I know."

Lexie
"So when do you start working here?"

Lexie asked excitedly.

Mimi
"My first shift is tomorrow night."

Lexie
"Oh no. You're going to miss the benefit."

Mimi
"Yeah well all the other nurses wanted off to go. And it doesn't matter to me. I've been unemployed long enough. It'll be good to get back to work."

Lexie
"That's the spirit."

Mimi
"Have fun without me. Come on Tyler, let's go home."

Tyler walks up to Mimi and Lexie.

Tyler
"Bye Lexie"

Tyler waves.

Lexie
"Bye Tyler."

Lexie waves back. Mimi and Tyler leave. Nicole, EJ, and Brady walk off the elevator and up to the nurse's station where Melanie is. She looks up.

Melanie
"Aw, you brought both could be daddy's to your appointment."

Nicole
"Yes. Both are very interested in seeing this baby."

Melanie
"I bet so. I'll page Dr. Walters for you and then I'll go home."

Brady
"Thank you Melanie."

Melanie pages Dr. Walters.

EJ
"Really Brady? Must you be here right now?"

Brady
"I have a right to be here and unless Nicole says otherwise, I'm not leaving."

EJ looks at Nicole.

Nicole
"I'm not going to tell him to go. He could be the father just as much as you could be. And he wants to be here so why would I want him to go?"

EJ
"Of course."

Dr. Walters walks up.

Dr. Walters
"Nicole Walker, so glad you could make it and the baby's father and brother?"

Brady
"Oh no we're not related. At least I try to believe we're not."

EJ
"We're cousins actually and I am the father."

Brady
"No I'm the father."

EJ and Brady stare at each other. Nicole smiles. Melanie walks into Maggie's. Nathan is sitting at the kitchen table.

Melanie
"Hey, I'm home."

Nathan looks at Melanie.

Melanie
"What's wrong?"

Nathan
"Everything."

Melanie worries.

[Kpatch]

You're making me feel bad for Melanie danniebear87! I can't wait to see how Mimi handles the big reveal with Philip and how he reacts.

[gapeach]

Poor Melanie. She is finally free and Nathan has to dump her. Benefit should be interesting!! Can't wait.

[danniebear87]

THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

CAST:

Nadia Bjorlin as Chloe Lane
Molly Burnett as Melanie Layton
Judi Evans as Adrienne Johnson
Mark Hapka as Dr. Nathan Horton
Lindsay Hartley as Arianna Hernandez-Black
Shelly Hennig as Stephanie Johnson
Jay Johnson as Phillip Kiriakis
Wally Kurth as Justin Kiriakis
Eric Martsolf as Brady Black
James Scott as EJ DiMera
Ty Treadway as Dr. Jason Walters
Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker

Nathan stares at Melanie sadly.

Melanie
"What's wrong?"

Nathan
"I don't know how to say this, but..."

Melanie
"Just tell me."

Nathan takes a deep breath.

Nathan
"I'm...I'm..."

Suddenly, Stephanie walks in and interrupts. Nathan and Melanie look over at her.

Stephanie
"Breaking up with you."

She smiles.

Melanie
"Ever heard of knocking bitch?"

Stephanie knocks on the door.

Stephanie
"Knock, knock"

Stephanie smiles. Melanie crosses her arms. Stephanie walks closer to them.

Melanie
"You're walking the wrong way. The door is over there. You know where you walked in and interrupted a private conversation at a place where you do not live."

Stephanie
"If you’re done babbling, we can get back to the important issue here. You and Nathan are over."

Melanie turns to Nathan.

Stephanie
"Nathan, don't you have something to say to Melanie?"

Melanie
"Tell her to leave Nathan"

Stephanie
"Why should I leave?"

Stephanie stands by Nathan and touches his hand.

Stephanie
"I'm just here to see my boyfriend."

Melanie
"Your boyfriend? Did you fall and hit your head or something?"

Stephanie
"My head is fine. How about yours after your accident?"

Melanie seems confused.

Stephanie
"You look confused. Let me say it slow. You and Nathan are done. Nathan and I are together."

Melanie
"No you and Nathan aren't together. We're together. And now we can be together all the way because Philip and I signed our divorce papers today."

Stephanie
"Aww, well that sucks cuz now you're going to be all alone."

Melanie
"No, you're the one that is all alone. Nathan, tell her."

Stephanie looks at Nathan

Stephanie
"So are you going to tell her or do I have to do this the hard way?"

Nathan takes a deep breath then looks over at Melanie.

Nathan
"Stephanie and I are back together."

Melanie's heart sinks.

Melanie
"What? Why?"

Nathan
"I realize that I'm in love with Stephanie."

Melanie
"But you said you were in love with me."

Stephanie
"Well he told me he loves me too. Obviously he's lying to somebody and spoiler alert, it's not me."

Melanie
"What about Eddie?"

Stephanie
"Eddie's long gone and Nathan is the right man for me."

Melanie
"This isn't happening. It's all a nightmare."

Melanie puts her hands over her eyes. Stephanie pulls her arms down.

Stephanie
"This is reality and you just need to accept it."

Melanie pulls away from Stephanie.

Melanie
"Don't touch me you bitch."

Stephanie laughs. Nathan stands between them.

Nathan
"Ok that's enough."

Melanie
"I can't believe you Nathan."

Nathan looks into Melanie's eyes that are filled with tears.

Melanie
"I guess I never knew you."

Melanie rushes out the door. Stephanie laughs.

Nathan
"You bitch."

Nathan turns around to Stephanie.

Stephanie
"You know the more you call me a bitch, the more it turns me on."

Nathan
"You're going to pay for hurting Melanie."

Stephanie
"I'm going to pay?"

Stephanie yells.

Stephanie
"Ha. I am always paying for Melanie. First with Max then with Phillip and finally with you, but you know what? No more. It's that bitch gets what's coming to her and more."

Nathan
"You can't force me to be in a relationship with you."

Stephanie
"I hold all the cards. You have to do what I say unless you want to tell the truth, but then you'd just send Melanie to prison or even worse, feed her to Nicole Walker and the DiMeras."

Nathan
"I don't know how or when, but I'll get Melanie back and make this all go away."

Stephanie
"Yeah you keep thinking that."

Nathan shakes his head then leaves. Stephanie rolls her eyes. Her phone rings. She goes into her purse to pull it out and the key to Eddie's safe deposit box falls out. She bends down to pick it up and stares at it.

Stephanie
"Time to find out what's in that safe deposit box."

Stephanie smiles. At Cheatin Heart, Adrienne's on the phone leaving Stephanie a message.

Adrienne
"Hey Steph, it's your aunt. I'm just checking in on you. Call me back or even better come down to the Cheatin' Heart. Dinner and drinks on me. Love you, bye."

Adrienne hangs up just as Phillip walks in. She looks up at him.

Phillip
"Hey Adrienne."

Adrienne
"Hey Phillip. What can I get ya?"

Phillip
"Oh nothing. I'm just here to drop these off to Justin."

Phillip holds up the envelope containing his and Melanie's divorce papers.

Adrienne
"He's in the back; I'll let him know you're here."

Phillip
"Thank you."

Adrienne walks to the back to get Justin. Phillip looks over and sees Daniel having a drink with a blonde woman. They're flirting with one another then they stand up holding hands then walk past Phillip, not noticing him, and leave the Cheatin Heart. Phillip feels confused. Justin and Adrienne walk from the back.

Justin
"Phillip"

Phillip looks over as Justin walks towards him.

Phillip
"Justin, hey."

Justin
"Melanie already signed?"

Phillip
"Yep she couldn't wait to sign so she can go be with Nathan."

Phillip hands Justin the envelope.

Justin
"I'm sorry Phillip."

Phillip
"It's fine. We weren't meant to be and they are and I hope that they are happy together."

Justin
"There's someone out there for you. I just know. A handsome, you guy like yourself will have another beautiful lady in his arms in no time."

Phillip smiles showing off his dimples just as Chloe walks in. Justin looks over at her then back at Phillip.

Justin
"Maybe sooner rather than later."

Justin says slapping his arm then hinting that Phillip should turn around. Phillip does and sees Chloe. They smile at one another.

Justin
"I'm going to leave you two alone."

Justin says as he walks away. Chloe and Phillip meet each other halfway.

Phillip
"I see you got my message."

Chloe
"Yep. Sorry I didn't respond. I was talking to your brother."

Phillip
"Lucas?"

Chloe
"No, Rex.”

Phillip
"Rex?"

Chloe
"Yeah he and Mimi are back in town. And guess what? Not only are they back together, but they're getting married."

Phillip
"Oh wow. That's cool. We should hang out with them some time."

Chloe
"Definitely."

Phillip
"So are you ready to go home?"

Chloe
"Yes I am."

Phillip and Chloe walk out of Cheatin Heart together. At the hospital, Nicole, Brady, and EJ are waiting for Dr. Walters to do the ultrasound. EJ's pacing while Brady is sitting next to Nicole's side.

EJ
"How much longer do we have to wait?"

Nicole
"Be patient."

Brady
"You know you can leave if you want."

EJ
"Nice try Brady, but I'm not going anywhere. I want to see my baby."

Nicole
"Our baby."

EJ
"So you admit it."

Nicole
"I was talking to Brady."

Brady smiles. Dr. Walters walks in.

Dr. Walters
"Sorry it took so long."

Nicole
"It's fine Dr. Walters."

Brady
"We were waiting patiently. Well most of us."

He says as he looks at EJ. EJ gives Brady the evil eye.

Dr. Walters
"Alright let’s take a look at the baby."

Nicole
"Yay!"

Dr. Walters sets up the ultrasound. He places the transducer on Nicole's tummy. They all look at the screen as the baby shows up. EJ moves closer to Nicole.

Nicole
"Oh my gosh."

Nicole says with a smile. They began to hear the heartbeat.

Nicole
"Isn't this great?"

Brady and EJ
"Yes."

They both smile.

Nicole
"This is a miracle. I never thought I'd get this chance again."

EJ
"So when can we do this DNA test?"

Nicole
"You just had to ruin the moment."

EJ
"I'm just being realistic."

Dr. Walters
"Well this is a difficult pregnancy so its best that you wait till the baby is born to do a DNA test. Just to be on the safe side."

Nicole
"That's fine with me."

EJ
"Oh course it is."

Dr. Walters removes the transducer from Nicole's tummy.

Dr. Walter
"Everything looks great. We can set up an appointment in a couple of weeks and by then we can tell the sex."

Nicole
"Yes. Can't wait. I think it's a girl."

EJ
"I think it'll be a boy."

Nicole
"What do you think Brady?"

Brady
"I...I don't know. Um...I just want a healthy baby."

EJ
"Well then you and Arianna better get busy then. Come now Nicole, let’s get you home."

Dr. Walters
"Ok well here are copies of the ultrasound for all."

Dr. Walters hands everyone a pic.

Dr. Walters
"I'm going to leave now. Nicole, don't forget to take your vitamins. You guys have a good night."

Dr. Walters leaves the room. Nicole starts to get up. Brady stands up and helps her up.

Nicole
"Thank you."

Brady
"You're welcome."

Nicole
"Not for just helping me up but for coming."

Brady
"Of course."

Nicole hugs Brady. EJ gets mad.

EJ
"Ok that's enough. Let’s go."

Nicole looks at Brady.

Nicole
"Bye."

Then kisses him on the cheek. Then walks towards EJ.

EJ
"Have a goodnight Brady."

Nicole walks out the door. EJ is behind her but stops and smiles at Brady before leaving. Brady looks at the ultrasound picture and smiles. Arianna walks in and sees him looking at the picture, but he doesn't notice her.

Brady
"I could be a dad and you maybe my baby. It's so crazy."

Arianna gets upset and leaves.

[Kpatch]

I loved Stephanie's "spoiler alert" comment. LOL.

It's nice to see two men fighting over Nicole for a change.

Where is Philip taking Chloe? "Home" to the mansion? Can't wait!

[fluffysmom]

I enjoyed the last two chapters. Looking forward to more. I wonder how Philip will react to finding out about Tyler. I like Nicole's doctor visit with EJ and Brady.

[danniebear87]

SURPRISE ENCOUNTERS

CAST:

Nadia Bjorlin as Chloe Lane
Alexandra Chando as Joy Wesley
Shawn Christian as Dr. Daniel Jonas
Bryan Dattilo as Lucas Horton
Galen Gering as Agent Rafe Hernandez
Jay Johnson as Phillip Kiriakis
Dylan Patton as Will Horton
Taylor Sprietler as Mia McCormick
Alison Sweeney as Sami Brady

It's a new day in Salem. The masquerade hospital benefit is just hours away. Phillip and Chloe are having breakfast at The Pub. Phillip has been getting nonstop phone calls about the benefit interrupting their breakfast.

Phillip
"Ok great. See you tonight. Bye"

Phillip hangs up. He looks over at Chloe who's drinking some tea.

Phillip
"I'm sorry. I know this isn't what you had in mind for breakfast."

Chloe
"I'm enjoying mine. Yours? Well I'm sure it's pretty cold."

Phillip
"Yeah well that's fine. I'll just have cold bacon and eggs."

Chloe
"I would share mine but...um..."

They look at her plate then back at each other.

Phillip
"You ate it all almost."

Chloe
"I'm eating for 2."

Phillip
"Yeah yeah. What's your excuse a few months ago when we had breakfast and you cleared the plate?"

Chloe tries not to laugh.

Chloe
"I was eating for 2 then too but just didn't know it."

Phillip
"Whatever"

They both laugh.

Lucas is sitting at a table close by and eyes the two. Will coming down the stairs catches his attention. Will quickly tried to exit The Pub unnoticed, but Lucas quickly moves towards the door to stop him.

Lucas
"Oh no you don't. No more avoiding me. Take a seat."

Will grunts but walks over to Lucas' table and sits. Lucas follows.

Lucas
"So what's this about you being rude to your grandma and mother?"

Will
"I wasn't being rude. They were all in my business."

Lucas
"They have a right to be all up in your business. They care about you and can see that your relationship with Mia needs to end."

Will
"I'm not going to dump Mia. No way. If you guys don't like it, then tough luck."

Lucas
"No tough luck. Your mother told you to stay away from her. You're going to listen."

Will
"Grandma Kate didn't like you with mom but you still stayed with her."

Lucas
"That was different."

Will
"How?"

Lucas
"We were adults and you're still a kid."

Will
"You weren't adults when you guys had me."

Lucas
"We weren't dating then. We...."

Lucas pauses.

Lucas
"Look, just stay away from Mia ok? She's trouble and I, your mom, or Grandma Kate wants to see you get hurt. You almost died at the hospital with Colin Murphy shooting at everyone.

Will
"But I didn't and Colin's dead. So I'm not in danger anymore. And I'm not breaking up with Mia. So mom and Grandma Kate will just have to deal."

Lucas takes a deep breath.

Lucas
"Ok fine. Date Mia but if she puts your life in danger again, then it's over. You got it?"

Will
"Ok whatever."

Lucas
"Close enough. Anyways, have some breakfast with your father."

Will
"Ok whatever."

Will picks up a menu.

Lucas
"Is that going to be your only responds?"

Will
"Maybe."

Lucas shakes his head and drinks some coffee. Joy walks into The Pub with a dress bag in her hands. She sees Phillip and Chloe and walks over to them.

Joy
"Hey guys."

They look up at her.

Chloe
"Joy, hey I didn't know you were back."

Joy
"I just got back last night. Mom and dad went to Chicago but I wanted to come here so I can go to the benefit tonight and hear you sing."

Chloe
"Thank you. Glad you're coming."

Joy
"Yeah I wanna stay in Salem to be there for you and the baby. The only thing is I don't any kids in town."

Phillip
"Yes you do."

Joy
"Who?"

Phillip looks over at Lucas and Will.

Phillip
"My nephew Will."

Chloe
"Yeah. Will's a great kid. The only problem with him is that Sami Brady is his mother, but we're not going to hold that against him."

Phillip chuckles.

Phillip
"I'll talk to Will for you."

Phillip gets up and walks over to Lucas and Will. Joy sits in Phillip's seat.

Chloe
"So is that your dress you're wearing tonight?"

Joy
"Yep."

Chloe
"Can I see?"

Joy
"Nope, you'll just have to wait and see it."

Chloe
"What? Not even a peak?"

Joy
"Nope."

Joy smiles.

Phillip
"Hey guys. Hope I'm not interrupting."

Will
"Nope, this is great. Now you can have breakfast with him and I can leave."

Will gets up.

Lucas
"You're not going anywhere, sit down."

Phillip
"I'm actually here to talk to you Will."

Will
"Oh great. You're here to tell me to break up with Mia too?"

Phillip
"What? No. I need you to do me a favor."

Will
"Me? What is it?"

Phillip
"I need you to help Chloe's sister Joy adapts to life at Salem High. Just let her hang out with you and your friends."

Will
"No way."

Lucas
"Why not?"

Will
"After what she did to you."

Will tells Lucas then looks at Phillip.

Will
"And you. Getting pregnant and ruining your marriage to Melanie."

Lucas
"I'm over what happened between Chloe and me."

Phillip
"And Chloe isn't the reason why Melanie and I divorced. It's so many other things that I'm not going to get into. Joy's a really nice girl. I think you'll like her."

Will
"I doubt it, but when do I meet her?"

Phillip
"Right now. She's here."

Will turns around and sees Joy laughing while chatting with Chloe.

Will
"Wow, she's beautiful."

Lucas smirks.

Lucas
"Why don't you go and say hi?"

Will
"I will."

Will walks over to Chloe and Joy.

Chloe
"Hey Will."

Will
"Hi."

He smiles at Joy.

Chloe
"This is my little sister, Joy. Joy, this is Will Horton."

Joy holds out her hand for him to shake.

Joy
"Nice to meet you."

Will holds out his hand and they shake.

Will
"Nice to meet you too."

He says with a big smile on his face just as Mia is walking downstairs. She stops and gives them the evil eye without them noticing, but Lucas and Phillip see her.

Lucas
"Uh oh. I know that face."

Phillip
"Yep Mia's jealous."

Lucas
"Let's see how this plays out."

Phillip takes a seat. Mia gets rid of the evil eye and walks over to Will and Joy.

Mia
"Hey guys."

They all look at her. Will let’s go of Joy's hand.

Will
"Hey Mia."

Mia
"What's going on here and who's this?"

Will
"This is Joy, Chloe's sister."

Joy
"Hi."

Mia
"Hi. I'm Mia, I'm Will's girlfriend."

Joy
"Nice to meet you."

Mia cuts Joy off.

Mia
"Oh and Chloe don't you look so glowy this morning. All fat and pregnant."

Chloe
"Uh thanks?"

Mia
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Whatever. So Will, want to go dress shopping with me for the benefit?"

Will
"Sure. Joy, do you want to come?"

Joy
"I already have a dress."

Mia
"Oh how sad. I was hoping you would join us. Oh well. Let's go Will."

Will
"Okay. Later Joy."

Joy
"Later."

Mia grabs his hand and they leave The Pub.

Joy
"Well that was interesting."

Chloe
"Very."

Phillip and Lucas laugh.

Lucas
"Well that was interesting."

Phillip
"Very."

Outside The Pub, Mia and Will have a chat.

Will
"Why did you do that? That was kinda rude."

Mia
"Rude? Did you see the googly eyes she was giving you? Even worse, the way you were looking at her."

Will
"I was not."

Mia
"Yes you were and you're lucky I didn't punch her in her face."

Will giggles.

Mia
"What's so funny?"

Will
"You were acting all jealous."

Mia
"What's so funny about that?"

Will
"I think it's cute and you're cute when you're mad."

Mia
"Well you keep looking at Joy and I'll show you how cute I can be."

Will
"I don't like Joy. I like you. My uncle Philip just wants me to help her adjust to Salem."

Mia
"And you're going to do it?"

Will
"I have no choice, but I'm sure she'll make friends soon and I won't have do this for long. So you can either do it with me or I'm gonna be hanging out with Joy by myself."

Mia
"Hell no. You're not going to be hanging with Joy by yourself."

Will
"Ok then we are Joy Wesley’s welcome party."

Mia
"Yay."

Will smiles.

Will
"You’re my girl and nothing will change that. Not my mom, not my Grandma Kate, nor my dad. And especially not some other girl."

Mia smiles then Will pulls her into a kiss. Across Salem, Sami is cleaning up the mess Johnny, Allie, and Sydney made while eating breakfast when Rafe comes in after a run.

Rafe
"Hey Sami. Wow, it looks like a tornado came in here."

Sami
"Yeah I thought I felt some wind when Sydney tossed her bowl of eggs at Johnny's head."

Rafe
"Ouch, is he ok?"

Sami
"Yeah it was one of the plastic ones. Remind me to only put her food in plastic bowls."

Rafe
"Got it. Sydney + eating = only plastic."

Sami chuckles.

Sami
"How was your run?"

Rafe
"Great and guess what I saw?"

Sami
"Some hot woman wearing yoga pants?"

Rafe
"Yes, but I didn't look for long and that's not what I'm talking about."

Sami throws a towel at Rafe. He laughs.

Sami
"Okay what?"

Rafe
"Those condos are now available if you want to go check them out."

Sami
"Why would I?"

Rafe
"I thought that maybe we could get one and move in there?"

Sami
"Why would we move there? Anywhere?"

Rafe
"What do you mean? Don't you want to have our own place again?"

Sami
"No."

Rafe
"Why not?"

Before Sami could answer, Lucas walks in. Sami watches as he walks in. Rafe turns around.

Lucas
"Did I interrupt something?"

Rafe
"No, I was just telling Sami about the new condos that just opened up."

Lucas
"I just drove pass those. They're nice."

Rafe
"That's what I was saying. I also suggested we take a look at them and maybe even move in, but Sami said no."

Lucas
"Why?"

Rafe
"I don't know. I was waiting for an answer."

Rafe and Lucas look at Sami.

Sami
"Well I think it's not a good time to move. I mean with everything that happened with EJ and the custody hearing coming up. I think it's just best that we all stay here until everything is sorted out. Don't you agree Lucas?"

Rafe looks at Lucas who looks confused. Sami gives him the back me up look on this look.

Lucas
"Sure, stay as long as you want."

Rafe looks back at Sami.

Sami
"See."

Rafe
"I'm going to take a shower."

Sami
"Ok great."

Sami and Lucas wait until Rafe goes upstairs to talk.

Lucas
"What was that all about?"

Sami
"What?"

Lucas
"Why don't you want to move?"

Sami
"It's like I said."

Lucas
"I'm not Rafe, tell me the truth."

Sami
"Lucas, I need you."

Lucas is surprised. Back at The Pub, Joy and Chloe continue to chat.

Joy
"So what are you going to sing tonight?"

Chloe
"It's a secret."

Joy
"What? Really? Is it because I won't let you see my dress?"

Chloe
"Exactly."

Joy
"Ugh, you suck."

Chloe
"Whatever."

Phillip walks over.

Joy
"Well I better get going. I have a nail appointment."

Joy and Chloe stand up.

Chloe
"And I have a hair appointment, but later, you should come to the mansion so we can get dressed together."

Joy
"Only if you teach me how to get that smokey eye look."

Chloe
"Sure, but it has to be between us."

Joy
"Deal."

They shake on it.

Joy
"Bye Phillip."

Phillip
"Bye Joy."

Chloe turns to Phillip.

Chloe
"Well sorry to eat and run, but I have to get to my hair appointment."

Phillip
"Why do you need to get your hair done? It looks fine."

Chloe
"Because I wanna."

Chloe waves goodbye. Phillip turns to the table and notices Chloe left her purse. He picks it up.

Phillip
"Chloe, you forgot your..."

Just as he turns around, Chloe walks up to him. They bump into each other. Phillip wraps his arms around her waist as Chloe stumbles towards him...

Phillip
"...purse."

They stare at one another as their bodies touch. Daniel walks into The Pub and sees them together.

[Kpatch]

I adored this chapter. I really like the interaction between sisters Chloe and Joy, as well as the brotherly interaction between Lucas and Philip which kind of mirrored Chloe and Joy. Mia is a little witch in the making. I especially loved that ending where Chloe falls into Philip's arms. Well done!